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Cave Creek CampgroundSleep under the boughs of an old growth forest beside Cave Creek. This campground is located along Highway 46 between mile marker 15 and 16, four miles from the cave entrance. It offers primitive amenities and will NOT accommodate large RVs or trailers (no pull through sites). The campground offers 17 sites available on a first-come first-serve basis.

Cave Creek Campground closes at noon for the season on Sunday, September 30, 2018.

Campsite at Cave Creek Campground

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Basic Information

Camping fees $10 per night, if you have a Senior Pass or Access Pass the cost is $5.00.

Camping is permitted between Memorial Day and September 30th.

Camping is limited to 14 days, either in a single period or combined separate periods.

Campsite capacity is limited to eight people and two vehicles, where space is available. A maximum of two tents per site is permitted.

Sites may not be left unattended for over 24 hours.

Check out time is 12:00 noon. If you plan on staying another night, re-register by 11:30 a.m.

Secure your valuables in a locked vehicle out of sight.

Food Storage

Animals are attracted to food and food odors. All food, garbage, and equipment used to cook, serve or store food must be kept sealed in a vehicle, or in bear resistant container at all times, except when these items are being transported, consumed, or prepared for consumption. Do not burn waste in fire rings or leave litter around your camp. Garbage must be properly stored at all times. Use bear proof trash cans.

Quiet Hours & Generator Use

Activities must be kept to a level that ensures noise does not disturb other campers. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Generator use in the campground is not permitted during quiet hours.

Pets

Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m) and are not allowed on trails. Pets are not to be left tied to an object when unattended. Pet owners must pick up after their pets and dispose of waste in a trash receptacle. Owners must not allow a pet to make noise that is unreasonable.

Fires & Firewood

Only dead wood on the ground may be collected for use as fuel for campfires. Fires must be kept inside fire grates and attended all times. Be sure your fire is dead out when leaving for any reason.

Fireworks are prohibited at Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve.

Sanitation & Water

Using campground faucets to wash dishes, clothing, clean fish, prepare food, or to bathe is prohibited. Do not leave wastewater unattended. Please keep a clean camp!

Camping Outside the Park

Public Campgrounds and RV Parks

Grayback Campground (US Forest Service) is located on Highway 46 between mile marker 11 and 12, eight- miles from the cave entrance. Grayback offers running water and vault toilets. The area is flatter than Cave Creek Campground, and more accommodating to large RVs and trailers. The campsites are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Call Ranger Station at 541-592-4000 for current conditions.

Chinquapin Group Campground (US Forest Service), located near Grayback Campground, is available by reservation. For more information click here.